Australia's August Trade Deficit Better Than Expected

What was the trade deficit for August, and how did it compare to expectations?

• $787 million, better than expected

• $800 million, as expected

• $1.36 billion, worse than expected

• $700 million, better than expected

By what percentage did Australia's imports fall in August?

• 2%

• 3%

• 5%

• 4%

What was the percentage change in Australia's exports in August?

• 3% increase

• 2% increase

• 3% decrease

• 2% decrease

How did the Australian dollar react to the trade data?

• It fell significantly

• It remained unchanged

• It rose significantly

• It rose slightly

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the Australian dollar?

• Local weather conditions

• Iron ore prices

• Quantitative easing in the US

• Trade data